It’s that time of the year - when lists start to mushroom, Eggnog Lattes make a comeback and, for a change, shopping feels effortless via the AmazonGo! So here’s a list of usefulness and inspiring stuff —from online courses to pattern libraries, talks and more!

From the good folks at the Interaction Design Foundation: “If you are looking for a design that solves a problem that has been solved inside a different application before; then the template for your wheel is probably already out there.”